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This document serves as an application for listed building and conservation area consent, including details about the proposed development, applicant, and necessary notifications.

How to fill out listed building and conservation

How to fill out Listed Building and Conservation Consent

1. Begin by downloading the Listed Building and Conservation Consent application form from your local planning authority's website.
2. Carefully read the guidance notes provided with the application form to understand the requirements.
3. Fill in the applicant's details, including name, address, and contact information.
4. Provide details of the property, including its address, listing description, and any relevant historical significance.
5. Clearly describe the proposed works and how they relate to the listed building's character.
6. Include supporting documents such as plans, photographs, and heritage impact assessments as required.
7. Indicate whether the application requires any additional consents, such as planning permission.
8. Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
9. Submit the application, along with any required fees, to the local planning authority.

Who needs Listed Building and Conservation Consent?

1. Anyone proposing to make alterations, extensions, or demolitions to a listed building.
2. Property owners or developers seeking to sustain the historical significance of a designated structure.
3. Individuals or organizations looking to ensure the preservation of heritage sites through conservation measures.

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What is the purpose of listed building consent?

Listed building consent is the mechanism by which planning authorities ensure that any changes to listed buildings are appropriate and sympathetic to their character.

Do you need listed building consent?

An application for listed building consent should be submitted for all applications requiring alteration, extension, or demolition to a listed building.

What is a listed building and conservation area consent?

Listed building consent is the mechanism by which planning authorities ensure that any changes to listed buildings are appropriate and sympathetic to their character. It helps to protect what is a rare and unique resource. Conservation area consent controls the demolition of unlisted buildings in conservation areas.

What happens if you ignore listed building consent?

Failure to comply with a valid listed building enforcement notice is itself an offence with potentially an unlimited fine that must take into account any financial gain. In this case it is the owner who has committed the offence, not the person who has undertaken the work.

What is a locally listed building?

A local listed building is a building or structure of architectural or historic interest which makes a valuable contribution to the character of an area, but does not qualify for inclusion on the statutory list. These are non-designated heritage assets.

When did listed building consent start in England?

Listing buildings of special architectural or historical interest began in the 1940s, with the Town and Country Planning Acts of 1944 and 1947. The List is currently compiled under the terms of section 1 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

What does a listed building mean in the UK?

Listed buildings are buildings, objects or structures that have been judged to be of national importance in terms of their architectural or historic interest. As the term implies, listed buildings are added to a national list which is compiled by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

What is a local listed building consent order?

Local Listed Building Consent Orders (LLBCOs) are made by local planning authorities (LPAs) in England and grant listed building consent for works of any description for the alteration or extension (but not demolition) of listed buildings in their area.

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What is Listed Building and Conservation Consent?

Listed Building and Conservation Consent is a legal requirement in the UK for certain types of work on listed buildings, which are structures deemed of significant historical or architectural interest. This consent is necessary to ensure that any alterations or developments respect the building's heritage.

Who is required to file Listed Building and Conservation Consent?

Anyone who wishes to make alterations, extensions, or demolitions to a listed building or to any structures within its vicinity may be required to file for Listed Building and Conservation Consent. This typically includes property owners, developers, and contractors.

How to fill out Listed Building and Conservation Consent?

To fill out Listed Building and Conservation Consent, applicants must complete a specific application form provided by the local planning authority, outlining the proposed works, their potential impact on the building's character, and any supporting documents such as plans and photographs.

What is the purpose of Listed Building and Conservation Consent?

The purpose of Listed Building and Conservation Consent is to protect the historical and architectural significance of listed buildings, ensuring that any alterations maintain or enhance their character and that the heritage value is preserved for future generations.

What information must be reported on Listed Building and Conservation Consent?

The information that must be reported includes details of the proposed works, a description of the building's historical significance, sketches or plans demonstrating the intended changes, and any environmental assessments if applicable.